Rédaction Africa Links 24 with Guardian Nigeria
Published on 2024-03-02 17:56:09
In a dramatic match, Darwin Nunez scored a last-minute winner for Liverpool, leading them to a 1-0 victory over Nottingham Forest. Despite facing injuries to key players like Mohamed Salah, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Alisson Becker, and Diogo Jota, Liverpool managed to secure the win and move four points clear at the top of the Premier League. Nunez and Dominik Szoboszlai made their return as substitutes, with Nunez ultimately sealing the victory with a header from Alexis Mac Allister’s cross.
The win sees Liverpool pull ahead of Manchester City in the league standings, with Arsenal trailing behind by five points. Nottingham Forest, on the other hand, are left just four points above the relegation zone, with the looming threat of a points deduction for financial rule violations hanging over the club.
Meanwhile, Tottenham staged a late comeback to defeat Crystal Palace 3-1 at home. After Eberechi Eze gave Palace the lead with a stunning free-kick, Tottenham rallied with goals from Timo Werner, Cristian Romero, and Son Heung-min. This victory brings Spurs within two points of fourth-placed Aston Villa in the league table.
Chelsea faced a tough challenge as they were held to a 2-2 draw by Brentford, with goals from Nicolas Jackson and Axel Disasi salvaging a point for the Blues. Despite taking an early lead, Chelsea struggled against Brentford’s resilient defense and are yet to find consistency in their performances.
Newcastle secured a much-needed win against Wolves, climbing to eighth place in the league table. Goals from Alexander Isak, Anthony Gordon, and Tino Livramento helped Newcastle leapfrog Wolves in the standings. On the other hand, Brighton suffered a 3-0 defeat at the hands of Fulham, further distancing themselves from the race for European qualification.
Everton faced a setback in their battle against relegation, losing 3-1 to West Ham despite taking the lead with a goal from Beto. West Ham mounted a comeback with goals from Kurt Zouma, Tomas Soucek, and Edson Alvarez, pushing them up to seventh place in the league standings.
Overall, the Premier League witnessed thrilling matches and unexpected results, showcasing the competitiveness and unpredictability of the league this season. Liverpool’s victory, Tottenham’s comeback, and Chelsea’s struggles highlight the intense competition and drama unfolding in the top flight of English football.
